US EditionNDP is officially launching the race to find its next federal leader
The NDP leadership contest follows Jagmeet Singh's April 2025 resignation after a major election loss; members vote via ranked ballot at March 29, 2026 convention.
- Earlier this year, the New Democratic Party officially launched its leadership race, beginning a new chapter for the Party and its members across Canada.
- After Jagmeet Singh's resignation in April, the New Democratic Party launched its leadership race Tuesday, reflecting strong member interest in shaping the party's future.
- The leadership website outlines requirements including candidates collecting at least 50 signatures from each of five regions and at least 10 signatures from New Democrats aged 25 years or younger; voters must be members by Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
- The party's site says registered party members will choose the next leader by ranked ballot at a national convention in Winnipeg, with results announced on March 29, 2026.
- Mary Shortall, NDP president, called the leadership race an exciting opportunity to spark conversations about the party's future and progressive values, highlighting Singh's tenure since 2017 and MP service until 2025.
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The New Federal Democratic Party officially launched on Tuesday the succession race of Jagmeet Singh, who resigned after a devastating defeat.
Federal NDP Kicks Off Search for New Leader
The federal NDP has officially launched the race to select its next leader. “This leadership race is an exciting opportunity for our members and for people across the country who share progressive values,” party president Mary Shortall said in a Sept. 2 release. “I know our members are eager to take part in a contest that is democratic, inclusive, and inspiring for the entire movement.” Registered party members will cast their votes to elect for…
The NDP leadership is underway — and the party is limiting signatures from 'cis' men
OTTAWA — Prospective federal NDP leadership candidates will have to raise $100,000 and amass 500 signatures from members — most of which cannot come from cisgender men — to be officially in the running, according to rules that were released on Tuesday.
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Federal NDP launches leadership race
OTTAWA — The federal NDP officially launched the race to find its next leader on Tuesday, leaving seven months for interested candidates to mount a campaign. The next NDP leader will be elected at a national convention in Winnipeg in March.
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